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This book charts the dramatic sieges of Ciudad Rodrigo during the Peninsular War. The city, a key strategic point on the Spanish-Portuguese border, was fiercely contested by both French and British forces. The narrative unfolds chronologically, beginning with the French investment in 1810 and culminating in Wellington's daring assault in 1812.
It offers insight into the military strategies, the brutal realities of siege warfare, and the impact on the city and its inhabitants. The book details the key figures involved, the weaponry and tactics employed, and the political context of the conflict. It examines how Wellington seized his chance, conducting the 1812 siege with great skill. This is an account of courage, strategy and the grim realities of Napoleonic warfare.
